The Latest on Meaningful Use
The draft matrix for the 2011, 2013 and 2015 Meaningful Use requirements has been released. What does it mean for the EHR…
Read ArticleWill the EHR EMR that I Purchase be Certified for Stimulus Payments?
The EHR funding available under the recently passed Stimulus Act requires “meaningful use” of a “certified EHR”. How do I know if…
Read ArticleEHR Stimulus Payments
The Economic Stimulus Package signed into law today by President Obama includes the substantial EHR incentive payments to providers. Following are the…
Read ArticleePrescribing in the News Again
ePrescribing continues to make the news. One reason is the HHS/Medicare program that offers an additional 2% but there are more reasons.…
Read ArticleMedicare ePrescribing Payments
HR 6331, which became law in July, includes additional reimbursement to providers using ePrescribing beginning in 2009. The new law adds 2%…
Read ArticleMedicare Physician Payments
Update from Julie Hart with Congressman Gonzalez’ Office As you know, a 10.6% reduction in Medicare physician payments is scheduled for July…
Read ArticleSevocity® EHR Achieves Pre-Validation Certification for Patient-Centered Medical Home (PCMH) from NCQA
Sevocity is one of fewer than 20 EHRs to be certified by NCQA for PCMH San Antonio, TX – November 18, 2014…
Read ArticlePractical Advice From the Practice Trenches
Synopsis of “Improving Your Bottom Line” Conference Presentation by Debbie Khan, Practice Manager for Golden Triangle Family Care Center Operations/Compliance Manual: Create…
Read ArticleCould You be Sued for NOT Using an EHR?
There’s no evidence of a provider being sued (yet) for not using an EHR – but could it happen? I often receive actual…
Read ArticleHow Can Your EHR Vendor Improve Your Go-Live?
A recent survey pointed to some best practices for Go-Live – how can EHR vendors help? The study published by Medical Economics pointed to…
Read ArticleMaking EHR Easier
A recent survey of physicians found that 85% of those that disliked their EHR were spending more time documenting visits and 66%…
Read ArticleLess than 10% of EHRs are certified for Stage 2/2014
Having a Stage 2/2014 certified EHR is REQUIRED for attestation for EHR incentives in 2014 even if you are attesting to Stage…
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